Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

On the second matter, it was the Government's intention to wait to have a debate until publication of all of the reports which we expect by the middle of June. Deputy Gilmore makes a reasonable request. Even if we did not have these reports, I believe the Government would facilitate a debate prior to the summer recess.

The employment agency regulations Bill is due to be published this session. In everything the Government does, it seeks to enhance the creation and protection of employment in Ireland and this will be the approach we will adopt on this matter.

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